At the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius, the South African double-amputee track star, a witness described “bloodcurdling screams” on the night he is alleged to have killed his girlfriend.    

The trial of the double amputee track star Oscar Pistorius on charges of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, was scheduled to begin on Monday.    

The Islamist group Boko Haram was blamed for the attacks, which killed dozens, including many children watching a soccer match.    

The Islamist group Boko Haram was blamed for the attacks, which killed dozens, including many children watching a soccer match.    

Less than two weeks after a vote to elect an assembly, hopes of renewed momentum to create a constitution were dampened after the violent attack.    

Less than two weeks after a vote to elect an assembly, hopes of renewed momentum to create a constitution were dampened after the violent attack.